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Swinging and polyamory are two types of open relationships, but there are so many more ways to explore being open! Whether you call it Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) or Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM), being in an open relationship can present different challenges for all the partners involved. Discover how to go from monogamy to an open relationship, how to talk to your partner about swinging and open relationships, what the swinging lifestyle and open lifestyles are really like, and much more. Whether you're a newbie to open relationships or a veteran ethical non-monogamist, you'll find resources to guide you.
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Talk Before You Touch: Communication that Makes Play Hotter
In the lifestyle, communication isn’t just about words; it’s about connection, trust, and keeping everyone on the same page.
Cap d'Agde Desires, What’s in the Box, and How to Small Talk
Do you talk about your desires before going to a swingers club or swingers event? In this episode, Cate and Darrell share what they hope for at Cap d'Agde, a swingers mecca in France.
Are Vanillas a Swingers Lifestyle Epidemic?
Cate & Darrell unpack their hot takes on dirty vanillas in the swinging lifestyle
The Checkmate Manhattan Experience: Beyond The Velvet Ropes
One lucky couple gives their firsthand account of a night at one of New York City’s most exclusive swingers’ clubs that was so amazing, they sought a repeat performance the following night.
What if One Partner Wants to Be a Swinger But the Other Doesn’t?
How do you handle it when your partner doesn’t want an open relationship, but you do?
Sexual Trauma and the Swinger Lifestyle: What You Need to Know
How can sexual past sexual trauma impact your or your partners' lifestyle journey? In this very important episode, Cate talks to a counselor! A must-listen for all lifestylers.
The Journey Begins: Our 14-Year Swing & Poly Story
Hosts Adam & Pris introduce their story —14 years together, 13 in the lifestyle, including a polyamory experiment.
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
How to Start a Conversation with Other Swingers
What to say (and what to avoid saying) in the swinging lifestyle.
Trust, Transparency, and Intimacy
Hosts Adam and Pris delve into the complex world of open relationships, discussing their personal experiences and boundaries within the swinging lifestyle.
What is the Lifestyle? An In-Depth Exploration
Hosts Adam and Pris offer lifestyle insights for newbies, singles, and committed partners.
Navigating Intimate Insecurities
Hosts Adam and Pris have an open, real conversation about insecurities, particularly in intimate relationships.
The Swinging Lifestyle & Types of Open Relationships
Listen for Lexi Sylver's guest appearance on Dr. Laurie Betito's radio show on CJAD 8000.